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Instead of hiding your phone away to get some work done, take a look at these productivity-boosting Android widgets #Android #ProductivityTools #GettingThingsDone https://www.slashgear.com/1232461/the-best-android-widgets-to-help-boost-your…
If you or your people spend time working remotely, you may have considered using a VPN. This article explains exactly what a virtual private network does and why it’s important #VPN #RemoteWork #CyberSecurity https://www.techradar.com/news/…
Hard to believe there was a time before the internet. We love this video of NBC presenters seeing an email address for the first time. “Alison, can you explain what ‘internet’ is?” #NewTech #WhatDoesItAllMean #FunFriday https://twitter.com/…
This week in 1999, The Matrix was first released. Was the movie a bleak vision of the Metaverse where only computer hackers can save us? Or just a bit of high-octane fun? #TheMatrix #Neo #TechHistory https://www.history.com/this-day-in-hist…
Governments and businesses all over the world have been banning TikTok for security reasons. Should you be doing the same? Would it hurt your marketing strategy? #TikTok #SocialMediaBan #CyberSecurity https://www.verdict.co.uk/tiktok-bans-c…
Productivity tools are supposed to help speed you up. But for many businesses they’re doing the opposite because they’re not being deployed properly. Ask us for help #ProductivityTools #TechPotential #AskTheExperts https://www.techradar.com…
Ever wished you could skip a video call? Or maybe you can’t attend thanks to a diary clash. ChatGPT could soon stand in for you and take notes. Will anyone real be listening at all? #ChatGPT #Microsoft #Microsoft365Copilot https://www.tomsg…
OneNote is a great collaboration tool, but it’s recently been targeted with malware. Microsoft is adding extra protections, including a warning notification for high-risk files #Microsoft #OneNote #CyberSecurity https://www.techradar.com/ne…
Doing a little work from your Android phone this weekend? Good news. Microsoft is making searches in 365 Mobile more detailed and easier to use #MicrosoftVideoSuperResolution #MicrosoftEdge #HighResolutionVideo https://www.onmsft.com/news/m…
We love this tale from the helpdesk. It turns out that you can’t send a document to print after you’ve stolen everything in the office and sold it all on eBay. Busted! #TechFails #TechSupport #FunFriday https://www.reddit.com/r/talesfromtec…
This week in 2006 the first tweet was sent. Jack Dorsey, Twitter's co-founder, wrote: "just setting up my twttr" #Twitter #FirstTweet #ThrowbackThursday https://ccm.net/apps-sites/internet-archeology/9737-what-was-the-first-tweet-ever/
In a new low, phone scammers are using AI voice replication to call people, sounding like a loved one in trouble. They phone, often pretending to be in jail and desperate for cash #AI #VoiceReplication #TrustNoOne https://www.zdnet.com/arti…
A new type of bot malware is designed to steal user profiles, potentially allowing crooks to bypass strong security. Switch on antivirus, use a password manager + ask us for help #BotMalware #IdentityTheft #DataSecurity https://www.techrada…
Working with overseas customers and colleagues will soon become easier. Google has plans for an AI translator that supports 1,000 different languages… wow #AI #Google #LanguageTranslator https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-is-building-a-1…
If there’s one thing Microsoft is good at – other than, y’know, tech – it’s listening to what we want. Here are 10 of the most requested features it’s already added to Windows 11 #Microsoft #Windows11 #BusinessProductivity https://www.neowi…
“Yeah, hi. So I cleaned my mouse with lemonade and now it’s covered with ants.” These tech support disasters are really on another level – we feel bad for laughing! #TechFails #TechSupport #FunFriday https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-tech-su…
37 years ago, Microsoft first went public at $21 a share – it's since made 4 billionaires and 12,000 millionaires of its employees #Microsoft #BusinessShares #ThrowbackThursday https://news.microsoft.com/announcement/microsoft-goes-public/
Sustainability is a hot topic for lots of great reasons. Ask us how to extend the life cycle of your devices, and what to do with them as they reach the end of their service life #BusinessSustainability #DeviceLifeCycle #AskUs https://www.z…
Protecting your devices from cyber criminals is high on our agenda. Do you include your phones in that security policy? Lots of businesses don’t – which could be a big mistake #SmartPhones #CyberSecurity #DataSecurity https://www.zdnet.com/…
The line between human and machine may soon become more blurred if Australian researchers are to be believed. They’re using human brain cells to create smarter AI #AI #biocomputing #OrganoidIntelligence https://www.techradar.com/news/comput…
Enter ‘monk mode’ – the zero-distraction route to productivity. It’s gone viral on TikTok, and it could help you become a lot more productive. Have you tried it? #MonkMode #TikTok #BusinessProductivity https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/tik…
If you have remote workers around the world, you need to be all over your cyber security management. Because some countries rank WAY better for security than others… #RemoteWorking #SecurityByCountry #CyberSecurity https://www.zdnet.com/hom…
When we want to find something online, nearly everyone uses Google. But it wasn’t always that way. How many of these search engines do you remember? Feeling old… #SearchEngines #BeforeGoogle #FunFriday https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-search…
This week in 1989, Tim Berners-Lee first proposed the system that would eventually become the World Wide Web. He predicted that you’d click this “link” in your “browser” #WWW #TimBernersLee #ThrowbackThursday https://home.cern/science/compu…
Another day, another scam. Crooks are taking advantage of the massive hype around ChatGPT. They’re setting up fake sites to spread malware that steals money and passwords #ChatGPT #CyberCrime #NewMalware https://www.tomsguide.com/news/chatg…
98% of businesses that use cloud technologies have something somewhere that’s not configured properly. Do you have a gap in your cloud security? We can check for you #CloudTechnologies #misconfiguration #CyberSecurity https://www.techradar.…
Everyone’s talking about AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Jasper. But you may be scratching your head at the jargon being thrown around. Here’s a great explainer #AIJargon #ChatBots #ITTranslator https://dataconomy.com/2022/04/artificial-intell…
Allowing employees to use their own devices for work could boost productivity, save costs, and improve creativity. But you need to take security seriously. Ask us for advice #BYOD #CyberSecurity #BusinessProductivity https://betanews.com/20…
The Metaverse could pose massive privacy risks. Virtual Reality headsets leave a big digital fingerprint, and we’ll need new innovation to help protect us. Ask us about online privacy #VirtualReality #Metaverse #DataPrivacy https://ventureb…
Yahoo's search engine turns 28 this week - it launched on March 2nd 1995. Here’s the question though – does anyone still use it?! #Yahoo #HappyBirthday #ThrowbackThursday https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahoo!_Search
Is your team crying out for tools that would make them more productive? Have you asked them??? Companies could be losing billions by using the wrong tech #BusinessProductivity #HybridWorkers #OldTech https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/busine…
DDoS attacks overwhelm your network with traffic to stop you gaining access. The biggest reported attack was recently blocked – it peaked at 71 million requests PER SECOND #DDoSAttack #NewRecord #CyberSecurity https://www.techradar.com/uk/n…
If you’re a Microsoft Teams fan, you’re in for a treat. It looks like we’re about to see improved performance on PCs and laptops, thanks to a complete rebuild of the app #Microsoft #Teams #ImprovedPerformance https://www.theverge.com/2023/2…
Have you thought of using AI to make your life a little easier? Here are some ways it can help with everyday tasks, from making lists to giving you a motivational kick! #chatbots #AI #BusinessProductivity https://www.zdnet.com/article/chatg…
Ever wonder what your remote workers do with the time they save by not commuting each day? Many of them will be doing extra work! #WFH #EmployeeProductivity #RemoteWorkers https://fortune.com/2023/01/24/worker-productivity-spend-commute-tim…
As the threat of cyber crime constantly increases, a new report’s warned that a “catastrophic cyber event” is likely… within the next two years. Scary #CyberEvent #CyberAttack #FreakyFriday https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/securi…
This week in 2010, Apple sold its 10 billionth song, "Guess Things Happen That Way" by Johnny Cash. Apple gave the person who downloaded it a $10,000 iTunes gift card #Apple #iTunes #ThrowbackThursday https://www.cnet.com/culture/johnny-cas…
AI software could make phishing emails even smarter. Researchers used ChatGPT to show how crooks might try to make scams more convincing. Never click a link in a suspect email #PhishingScam #ChatGPT #CyberSecurity https://www.csoonline.com/…
Heard of the multicloud? A massive 98% of businesses use or plan to use multiple cloud services, rather than relying on a single platform. Ask us about your options #MultiCloud #CostOptimisation #CloudServices https://www.techradar.com/news…
2023 is undisputedly the year of the chatbot. Tech giants are going head-to-head with AI, and Microsoft looks set to introduce it to Outlook, Word and PowerPoint very soon #Microsoft #OpenAI #PrometheusModel https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/…
How many apps do you use at work each day? They may help people do their jobs, but they could also be hindering productivity. Keep it simple! #ComplexityKillsProductivity #BusinessProductivity #BusinessApps https://venturebeat.com/programmi…
What’s the view like from your desk? Can you even see a window from where you’re sitting? You could always spend 100 grand on a virtual ocean view or a mountain vista #DigitalView #HomeOffice #InspiringScenery https://www.technewsworld.com/…
We could hardly live without our smart phones today. But pre-touchscreen, the tussle between form and function produced some eccentric solutions. Isn’t hindsight brilliant? #OldPhones #FunnyFriday #DoYouRemember https://www.slashgear.com/11…
YouTube turned 18 this week. The video giant was founded on Valentine’s day in 2005. Do you remember the first YouTube video you watched? #YouTube #18thBirthday #ThrowbackThursday https://interestingengineering.com/culture/youtubes-history-…
Have you been nagged by a full-screen popup advertising Microsoft 365 in Windows 10? It’s hard to get rid of and may sign you up to a free trial – even if you decline it. Annoying! #Windows10 #Microsoft365 #PopupWindow https://www.techradar…
Does your cyber security policy prioritize prevention over detection? It could be like locking your doors and windows when there’s already an intruder hiding in the basement #CyberSecurity #LayeredSecurity #DetectionAndMonitoring https://ww…
No surprise given all the hype, but ChatGPT has become the fastest growing app ever. It’s even beaten TikTok to the title. Have you tried it yet? #ChatGPT #OpenAI #FastestGrowingApp https://www.zdnet.com/article/chatgpt-just-became-the-fast…
Phishing scams are a huge risk to productivity because email is such a useful and universal tool. That’s why we work so hard with our clients to improve email security #EmailSecurity #BusinessProductivity #EmailTools https://www.zdnet.com/a…
Thinking about bringing your hybrid teams back to the office? Removing that flexibility could affect staff retention. Get in touch if you need help with your plans #HybridWorking #RetainingStaff #WFH https://www.itpro.com/business-strategy/…
We love this list of bygone tech. What’s on your desk right now that you’ll look back on with a sad tear in your eye? #ObsoleteTech #FunnyFriday #DoYouRemember https://www.boredpanda.com/retro-tech-nostalgia-pics/
Google Maps turns 18 this week! It was released for the first time on 8 th February 2005. Where (quite literally) would we be without it today? #GoogleMaps #18thBirthday #ThrowbackThursday https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Maps
It feels like the whole world is talking about AI right now. Microsoft research shows many people are hoping it will take over their mundane work tasks. What do you think? #AI #BusinessProductivity #AskUsForHelp https://www.zdnet.com/home-a…
A worrying number of young people admit to committing cyber crimes, including digital piracy and harassment. Train your team to stop risky behavior taking root at work #CyberCriminals #YoungPeople #YourPeople https://www.theguardian.com/tec…
A new type of ransomware is targeting the Microsoft ‘Everything’ search tool. You need to be extra cautious of this one, as the malware is concealed in a batch of legitimate files #Microsoft #Windows11 #ransomware https://www.techradar.com/…
It can sometimes feel like you spend half your life in Microsoft Outlook. These shortcuts will boost your productivity and hopefully get some of that time back #Microsoft #Outlook #ProductivityShortcuts https://www.slashgear.com/1175152/5-e…
If you use Google Meet, you’ll soon be able to join Zoom calls without downloading the app. The companies have joined forces to make video conferencing even easier #GoogleMeet #Zoom #VideoCalling https://9to5google.com/2023/01/19/google-mee…
While you probably won’t get away with it at work, you may have renamed your home Wi-Fi network something funny. But is it as good as these? #FunnyWiFiNames #FunnyFriday #NetworkIdentifier https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/50-funny-wi-fi-names-…
This week in 1982, the first computer virus to spread ‘in the wild’ was released as a prank by a 15 year-old gamer. See me after school, kid. A few of us would like a word #FirstComputerVirus #ElkCloner #ThrowbackThursday https://www.techta…
Email is still one of our most valuable business tools. That’s exactly why it’s such a huge target for cyber criminals. Are you doing everything you should to stay secure? #EmailSecurity #BusinessEmail #AskUsForHelp https://www.zdnet.com/ar…
Received an email from an e-signature company with a blank image file attached? It’s likely to be a new scam trying to send you to a malicious website. Be careful! #NewScam #CyberSecurity #PhishingScams https://www.techradar.com/news/this-o…
Microsoft is about to stop selling Windows 10 licenses. If you already use it you won’t be affected, but it might be a good time to ask about upgrading to Windows 11 #Microsoft #Windows10 #Windows11 https://www.techradar.com/news/end-of-an-…
When you’re back in your business tomorrow, these are the big productivity areas to focus your team on #ProductivityAtWork #MeaningfulWork #EmployeeEngagement https://www.entrepreneur.com/growth-strategies/how-your-business-can-promote-bett…
How’s your home IT setup? Kitchen table? Or like a vision from a hi-tech future? Here’s some great kit to help you get more done when you’re working from home #WorkFromHome #HomeOfficeEssentials #TechTools https://gforgadget.com/best/work-f…
We love this example of how a tech expert with the right knowledge transformed a business. The business owner struggled with his writing – an IT pro found the solution #FeelGoodFriday #AI #HelpfulTech https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/to…
This week in 1984, Apple released the Macintosh personal computer. Whether you’re a PC or Mac fan, this machine changed the face of computing forever #Apple #Macintosh #ThrowbackThursday https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/obj…
Have your Windows shortcuts been disappearing? This might have been caused by a bug in a recent Microsoft Defender update. We can help put it right – get in touch #Microsoft #WindowsShortcuts #AskUs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mic…
When did you last have an IT health check? Book a check-up and we’ll make sure your technology won’t hold you back this year. Get in touch today #ITHealthCheck #CyberSecurity #EfficientIT https://lp.keizercomputer.com/schedule
A third of businesses don’t give cyber security training to their remote workers. Yet 74% of them have access to critical data. Can you guess what we’re going to say? #CyberSecurityAwarenessTraining #RemoteWorkers #BigRisk https://www.techr…
In tough times, we all need to work as productively as possible. That’s where we can help. Get in touch to keep your IT working hard for you #ProductivityTools #HowTo #ITSupport https://yourtechinfo.com/3Xl6ZVc
Working from home is here to stay in 2023, so here are some great home office essentials for your remote team #WorkFromHome #HomeOfficeEssentials #RemoteWork https://yourtechinfo.com/3ZmVDlA
We’re a nation of dog lovers. So obviously you wish you could have a proper conversation with your dog. With this new device you can train your dog to message you. ‘Walkies!’ #FluentPet #NewTech #IsItNecessary https://yourtechinfo.com/3WXir…
Today in 1999, the first Blackberry mobile device was launched. The 850 wasn’t a phone – more like a big pager and emailer – but it kickstarted something huge. Did you have one? #Blackberry #HappyBirthday #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtech…
The ransomware problem isn’t going away anytime soon. Let’s make sure your businesses is as safe as it can be. Get in touch #ransomware #CyberSecurity #AskUs https://yourtechinfo.com/3vPwbaH
Who are your most tech-savvy employees? It might not be your Gen Z workers… they think the expectation to know it all is making them feel judged in the workplace #TechSavvy #GenZ #TechConfidence https://yourtechinfo.com/3X6riX2
If you use LastPass password manager, we suggest switching to Keeper Security. If you don't want to, change your master password and all of your passwords within https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/lastpass-password-manager-suffers-mas…
If you have remote workers, do you monitor what they’re doing every day? Employee monitoring is on the rise… but is it really good for business? #EmployeeMonitoring #RemoteWorkers #WFH https://yourtechinfo.com/3Gv04Cj
The FIFA World Cup final wasn’t only a celebration for Argentina. Google saw the most search traffic in 25 years, while Twitter hit 24,400 tweets per second during the match #Google #Twitter #2022FIFAWorldCupFinal https://yourtechinfo.com/3…
Criminals have been using Google AdWords to distribute malware through fake software downloads. Google is removing phony campaigns, but check carefully before you click #Google #GoogleAdwords #malware https://yourtechinfo.com/3Gj7hoC
Data storage by big tech firms creates a lot of excess heat. Now big data centers in Europe are using that energy to warm homes and offices. This could reduce the demand for fossil fuels #BigTech #DataCentres #FossilFuels https://yourtechin…
New research shows that the average cost of data breaches is soaring. Analysts expect the average incident to surpass $5 million this year. Don’t let this happen to you – we can help #DataBreach #CyberSecurity #HugeCosts https://yourtechinf…
It’s one of our favorite ways to celebrate today: Join 2 billion other people and Elf Yourself #ElfYourself #MerryChristmas https://yourtechinfo.com/3Fn9uyZ
Don’t forget to track Santa’s progress around the world tonight. NORAD has been tracking him for the last 60 years. Wonder if they’ve slipped a GPS tracker into his sleigh??? #Santa #NORAD https://yourtechinfo.com/3Pm1WRR
Keyboard shortcuts can help improve your workflow, but how many do you use? Here are 10 you should memorize #KeyboardShortcuts #Microsoft #Windows11 https://yourtechinfo.com/3hqyXQk
When you have people working remotely, it can be hard to demonstrate how things are done. Windows to the rescue with a new screen recording feature: The Snipping Tool #Windows11 #SnippingTool #WFH https://yourtechinfo.com/3uJXWku
Business Email Compromise can devastate a business. And now attackers are using SMS for the same outcome. We can help you stay safe, just get in touch #BEC #SMSAttack #AskUs https://yourtechinfo.com/3VVrhVa
We knew it was bad, but this confirms it – more than 95% of malware is targeted at Windows. Have you got the right security measures in place to protect your business? #Windows #malware #ScaryStats https://yourtechinfo.com/3uKi5qE
If you use a lot of browser tabs at the same time, you’ll probably have a few speed issues due to memory usage. Google Chrome has announced a new feature to fix that #GoogleChrome #BrowserTabs #MemorySaver https://yourtechinfo.com/3HveLY7
There’s lots of productivity software available (ask us for our recommendations), but what about your workspace? These gadgets look cool, but will they help you get the job done? #ProductivityAccessories #GetMoreDone #WorkingSetup https://y…
Have you embraced hybrid and remote working? It’s great for productivity – but only if you take the right security precautions. Is it time we talk about a zero-trust model? #ZeroTrust #RemoteWorking #CyberSecurity https://yourtechinfo.com/3…
2022 may not have been everyone’s best year ever, but it’s delivered some incredible innovation. Here’s a selection of this year’s game-changing developments #2022Innovation #GreatestInnovations #2022 https://yourtechinfo.com/3VUte3I
Are we the only ones feeling old? In a fast-moving tech world, we loved this trip down memory lane. How many of these sadly obsolete technologies can you find in your attic? #ObsoleteTechnology #FeelingOld #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtec…
You’ve heard of Software as a Service, but what about Devices as a Service? Could it be an option for your business hardware? Get in touch if you’d like some personalized advice #SaaS #DaaS #AskUs https://yourtechinfo.com/3iNqSoQ
In a few short months Passkeys will start to take over from passwords, improving security for many of our online accounts. You can already set them up on Apple devices. Here’s how #Passkeys #Apple #CyberSecurity https://yourtechinfo.com/3UB…
The world’s changed completely since the first SMS text message. 3o years on, the tech may have evolved, but short messages are still our first-choice form of communication #HappyBirthday #TextMessaging #30Years https://yourtechinfo.com/3Hd…
How many of your business processes could be made slicker with smart automation? It can increase revenue, efficiency, and customer satisfaction… but it needs to be planned for #automation #IntelligentAutomation #BusinessProductivity https:/…
Does working from home make the mid-afternoon lull worse than when in the office? Here are some tips to stay productive through your post-lunch slump #WFH #RemoteWorking #StayProductive https://yourtechinfo.com/3XEGvzf
Do you remember the sound of a modem connecting? Does the Nokia ringtone bring a tear to the eye? This library of obsolete sounds wants to keep those memories alive #ObsoleteSounds #RetroSounds #DoYouRemember https://yourtechinfo.com/3VHdYH…
It’s 42 years since Apple made instant millionaires of 40 of its 1,000 employees. The company went public in December 1980. It’s been a hell of a journey since then… #Apple #StocksAndShares #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtechinfo.com/3AWjJZ…
A huge cyber attack has left this Pacific Island government working with typewriters and pens and writing checks. Crazy, right? This is why we keep talking about cyber security #Vanuatu #Ransom #CyberSecurity https://yourtechinfo.com/3gPnKZ…
Are your employees Christmas shopping at their desk? They could be putting your business at risk from social media shopping scams. You need to know about this #SocialMedia #ShoppingScams #CyberSecurity https://yourtechinfo.com/3gHbEkZ
How do your Gen Z employees feel about the workplace? Research shows many are keen to see more digital processes, from easier HR to slicker holiday bookings #GenZ #DigitalTransformation #RemoteWorking https://yourtechinfo.com/3EPFAmL
Is your network monitored over the weekend and during the holidays? Cyber attacks at these times are more frequent, more damaging and far more expensive. We can help #ransomware #CyberAttack #ITMonitoring https://yourtechinfo.com/3GH7Uua
A new Microsoft 365 app is set to replace the existing Office app. The web app is rolling out now, and the mobile and Windows versions will follow in January. Ask us if it affects you #Microsoft365 #NewApp #OfficeAppReplacement https://your…
Behold the future! By the year 3000 humans may have smaller brains, hunched backs, claw-like hands, and second eyelids. You can thank your phone and your laptop #HumanEvolution #TechNeck #TextClaw https://yourtechinfo.com/3tWtwLE
It’s 30 years since the first SMS text message was sent. This week in 1992, young British developer Neil Papworth used a PC to say “Merry Christmas” to his colleague. #FirstSMS #Happy30thBirthday #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtechinfo.com/…
Should you encourage your employees to play games to make them more productive? Microsoft thinks so. It’s launching classic games in Teams to help team building #MicrosoftTeams #TeamBuilding #RemoteWorkers https://yourtechinfo.com/3Ot6jdj
Zoom looks set to go head-to-head with the likes of Microsoft Teams and Slack. It’s adding new features like email, a calendar and a collaboration hub. Will it tempt you to change? #Zoom #CollaborationTools #NewFeatures https://yourtechinfo…
Cyber attacks are now part of daily life, making up half of all workplace disasters. New research shows that choosing a trusted IT partner is one of the best things you can do #CyberAttacks #WorkplaceDisasters #CyberSecurity https://yourtec…
Three quarters of packages delivered by Amazon have been touched by a robot. That should hit 100% in the next 5 years. Are robots part of the future of your business? #Amazon #RobotTech #ProductivityBoost https://yourtechinfo.com/3TzRwhW
We love this story of the person who called their IT support to report their password wasn’t working. It just showed a row of stars as they typed. Will you tell them or shall we? #PasswordSecurity #ResetPassword #oops https://yourtechinfo.c…
This week in 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph – the first machine to record and playback sound. 145 years later and just look how far we’ve come #ThomasEdison #phonograph #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtechinfo.…
Cyber criminals have found a new technique to spread malware, using PNG images as part of the process. It’s a low-level threat right now, but it’s one to watch. Ask us about the risk #Malware #CyberSecurity #AskUsAnything https://yourtechin…
We always advise you keep your software updated, but this Adobe Flash Player update message hides a nasty malware scam. It’s targeting Google Chrome and MS Edge users #GoogleChrome #MicrosoftEdge #MaliciousAddOn https://yourtechinfo.com/3Xa…
At last! Microsoft Teams will soon allow you to delete chats, so you can keep the important ones at the top of your pile. What difference will this make to your life? #Microsoft #Teams #NewFeature https://yourtechinfo.com/3Xb1Lwi
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If you use Google’s Chrome browser or the Brave browser which uses Chrome extenstions, have you looked at using extensions to boost your productivity? Here are 9 of our favorites #Chrome #ChromeExtensions #ProductivityBoost #BraveExtensions…
If you’re working from home you may find that your webcam simply isn’t up to the job. But did you know you can use your phone’s camera in Windows instead? Here’s how #WFH #VideoCalls #HowTo https://yourtechinfo.com/3G1VblE
In IT support, we’re famous for our patience. We love this story about a lady who put files in the recycle bin so that she could find them later. Weirdly, they just kept disappearing #RecycleBin #FileOrganisation #MindBlown #FeelOurPain htt…
You may not be a gamer, but you’re sure to have heard of the Xbox. It turns 21 this week! Yes, Microsoft released its first Xbox console way back in November 2001 #Microsoft #XboxIs21 #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtechinfo.com/3DSvQYv
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Wednesday Microsoft Teams is getting a speed boost. If you’ve been frustrated with Teams running slowly, this is great news. Get in touch if you need help to speed things up #NetworkSpeed #SpeedBoost #AskUsAnything https://yourtechinfo.com/…
We talk a lot about business security, but 89% of people don’t have a password set up on their home router. If you have remote workers, this could be a risk to your business #HomeWiFi #RouterPassword #RemoteWorkers https://yourtechinfo.com/…
Microsoft is bringing another new feature to Teams to help you stay productive on the go. The intelligent translation feature instantly translates messages in foreign languages #Microsofot #Teams #ProductivityBoost https://yourtechinfo.com/…
Do you have a hybrid workforce? Employees’ management expectations are changing. Your remote workers don’t want micromanaging – they want micro-understanding #WFH #HybridWorkers #micromanagers https://yourtechinfo.com/3gQuW6S
Apparently it’s been in the news that Twitter has a new owner. It hasn’t gone down well with everyone, and there’s been a mass exodus of users. Here’s where they’re going #Twitter #ElonMusk #TwitterAlternatives https://yourtechinfo.com/3Nol…
Remember the Star Wars Kid? This’ll make you feel old. The teenager with his lightsaber was filmed 20 years ago, and became one of the world’s first viral videos. Legend. #ViralVideos #YouTube #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtechinfo.com/3No…
A third of businesses couldn’t spot the first signs that their data security had been compromised? Would you know how to spot a data breach? Get in touch for info #malware #DataBreach #AskUsAnything https://yourtechinfo.com/3DTdasZ
A third of businesses couldn’t spot the first signs that their data security had been compromised? Would you know how to spot a data breach? Get in touch for info #malware #DataBreach #AskUsAnything https://yourtechinfo.com/3DTdasZ
Zoom is going to make you update your software more often. If you keep using an older version, you could be restricted in what you can do, so we recommend staying up to date #Zoom #SoftwareUpdate #90DayUpdate https://yourtechinfo.com/3UdVU6…
How would your team react to being managed by an algorithm? Automated management might be a big productivity win, but will your employees still love you? What do you think? #AlgorithmManager #AIBoss #ProductivityBoost https://yourtechinfo.c…
Should you rethink your work day to get the best out of your brain? New studies show that desk jobs can be just as exhausting as physical ones. Sometimes, it’s better to sleep on it #DeskJob #ReadyForTheWeekend #MentalFatigue https://yourte…
It’s hardly the DeLorean from Back to the Future, but this start up has high hopes for its flying car. How would your life change if there were no more roads? #FunFriday #FlyingCars #BackToTheFuture https://yourtechinfo.com/3gvmV7c
This month in 2006, the internet recorded its first 100 million websites. Not a patch on today’s 2 billion, but quite the milestone. When did you go live with your first website? #ModernInternet #InternetNews #ThrowbackThursday https://your…
Heard of ‘typosquatting’? It’s when you misspell a web address and end up on a spoof page that looks legit, but spreads malware. Get in touch to find out how to avoid an easy mistake #typosquatting #CyberSecurity #AskUsAnything https://your…
Would Teams meetings be less of a drag if you could appear as your own 3D virtual avatar? Give this a try… you could look keen and interested all the time. Behold the future #Teams #Metaverse #avatars https://yourtechinfo.com/3zdy4jA
Google Chrome will soon be stopping its support for older versions of Windows. Have you upgraded to Windows 11 yet? Now could be the time #Windows #GoogleChrome #UpgradeToWindows11 https://yourtechinfo.com/3SDXuOa
Are you an Excel whizz, or a spreadsheet beginner? These Excel productivity hacks are sure to help you work faster and smarter #Microsoft #ProductivityHack #Excel https://yourtechinfo.com/3gizu5M
If you have remote workers, are you ever tempted to monitor how productive they are? Microsoft’s CEO thinks it’s a very bad idea #WFH #Microsoft #EmployeeMonitoring https://yourtechinfo.com/3yRrFKI
It’s nearly Halloween. Did you know you can ask your smart speaker to play spooky music? Or get Alexa to randomly scream at people? #FunFriday #Alexa #HalloweenAI https://yourtechinfo.com/3s5kU4b
The internet as we know it turns 40 on January 1st. What do you think is in store for the next 40 years? And how did we ever manage without it? #HappyBirthday #TheBig40 #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtechinfo.com/3spSF0x
Do you log into your network remotely? Most businesses with remote workers aren’t as safe as they think. Ask us about the best ways to secure your data. #RemoteAccess #DataSecurity #WFH #AskUsAnything https://yourtechinfo.com/3SbE8zN
It’s just a year since the launch of Windows 11 and we’re already hearing rumors about the launch of Windows 12. Want to know the latest? #Windows12 #Microsoft #TechUpdate https://yourtechinfo.com/3TCc8Xj
More businesses than ever are using strong encryption methods to help secure their sensitive data. Are you with the 41% that take encryption seriously? #encryption #DataProtection #CyberSecurity https://yourtechinfo.com/3gmHK4Z
The people have spoken! Working from home is here to stay and some employees would rather be FIRED than go back to the office full time. Is your security up to the challenge? #WFH #CyberSecurity #RemoteWorkers https://www.zdnet.com/article/…
How much time would you save every week if you didn’t have to keep closing ads when you’re online? Here’s how to block ads in Google’s Chrome browser #GoogleChrome #ProductivityHack #BlockAds https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-block-ad…
Has Google Chrome conquered the world? This cool map shows how the world’s web browsing habits have changed around over the years! Are you with the majority? #WebBrowser #WorldMap #PopularBrowsers https://vividmaps.com/most-popular-web-brow…
Do you remember Clippy? Or Windows 8 and its first baby steps into touchscreen tech? Here’s a trip down memory lane… what are your favorite retro Windows features? #Microsoft #Windows #ThrowbackThursday https://www.theweek.co.uk/64580/windo…
Microsoft Defender is missing nearly 20% of phishing emails say researchers. It’s great software, but criminals are getting better. Got a security question? DM and we’ll answer #AskUsAnything #TechSupport #PhishingEmails https://www.techrad…
Mark Zuckerberg is convinced the future of business is within the metaverse… but do you even know what that is? Here’s a great interview with him #metaverse #TheZuck https://www.theverge.com/23397187/mark-zuckerberg-quest-pro-metaverse-inte…
Ever smashed a hard drive with a big hammer? Big tech has been found destroying thousands each year. But there’s a cleaner, greener solution. Ask us how #BigTech #OldDevices #DataProtection https://www.techradar.com/news/tech-giants-found-d…
Is your book collection taking over? This book scanner could digitize all your books, magazines, and documents. Do you want one? #BookScanner #DigitalBooks #HelpfulGadget https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-office/fujitsu-scansnap-s…
Reports suggest you might soon need a paid YouTube subscription to watch 4K videos. Would you shell out for higher quality? #YouTube #PremiumSubscription #4KVideo https://www.techradar.com/news/youtube-could-make-4k-videos-exclusive-to-prem…
Do you use Chrome? You’ll want to know about this free update – it lets you organize your open tabs into groups. We think this is a game changer… will your people use it? #Google #Chrome #TabGroups https://www.t3.com/news/google-chrome-just…
At last, a new security update to Microsoft Teams means you’ll be able to report phishing emails received in the app. Has this been a problem for your business? #Microsoft #Teams #PhishingEmails https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso…
Got an iPhone? This new app lets you download non-App Store apps. But BEWARE… it could also help cyber criminals install malware on your phone #AppStore #malware #TrollStore https://www.tomsguide.com/news/this-new-ios-tool-could-be-a-malwar…
This is great. All the big tech companies have partnered to form the Speech Accessibility Project. It wants to improve speech recognition for people with disabilities #BigTech #SpeechRecognition #SpeechAccessibilityProject https://www.engad…
It looks like cyber-attacks are costing businesses more and more. One in three victims lose at least $100,000 and 11% lose up to a million. Whoah… #CyberAttacks #expensive #CyberSecurity https://www.techradar.com/news/cyberattacks-are-getti…
Does the start menu in Windows 11 bother you? Relax… here’s how you can change it using a third party app #Windows11 #StartMenu #HowTo https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-replace-the-windows-11-start-menu/
This is great. All the big tech companies have partnered to form the Speech Accessibility Project. It wants to improve speech recognition for people with disabilities #BigTech #SpeechRecognition #SpeechAccessibilityProject https://www.engad…
If you love the keyboard clicks on your iPhone, did you know there’s a quieter way to type with iOS 16? #iPhone #TapTapTap #haptics https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/stop-using-your-iphones-noisy-keyboard-theres-a-better-optio…
You use WhatsApp, right? It’s testing a 32 person video call… that’s a big jump from the current limit of 8. For business, we advise sticking to professional tools like Teams #WhatsApp #VideoCall #NewLimit https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/26…
Not good… Android spyware is back. Cyber criminals have launched a text message campaign that can steal your most sensitive data. Please warn your team #smishing #CyberAttacks #android https://www.techradar.com/news/this-dangerous-android-s…
40% of recently promoted Amazon staff were told their bonus was smaller than promised, due to a software error. Would love to have sat in those meetings… #amazon #SoftwareError #EmbarrassingMeetings https://www.techspot.com/news/96098-amazo…
Fake websites are a big problem. They look like the real thing, but they exist only to steal your login details. Now Windows 11 will warn you if you’re logging into one #windows11 #microsoft #PhishingScam https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows…
They say comedy is all about the timing. Japanese researchers are teaching companion robots to laugh at the right time in the right way. Cool or creepy? #RobotCompanions #TooReal #AIConversation https://www.cnet.com/science/to-bond-with-hum…
When it comes to search engines, we all have a favorite. So, here’s how to disable Bing Search in Windows 11 #Microsoft #Windows11 #BingSearch https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/how-to-disable-bing-search-on-windows-11
Updated your iPhone to iOS 16? You might have noticed a lot of annoying copy-paste notifications. It’s not part of the update and a fix is coming soon #Apple #iOS16 #CopyPaste https://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-admits-ios-16-has-copy-past…
Slack is adding video calling, just like rival Teams does. Do you use Slack in your business? Do you like everything in one package, or prefer specific software for specific tasks? #VideoCalling #SlackVsTeamsVsZoom https://www.techradar.com…
If you tap the ‘dislike’ or ‘not interested’ buttons on YouTube you’re probably wasting your energy. More than half the time you’ll still be recommended similar content #YouTube #dislike #RecommendedContent https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2…
Password manager LastPass says no customer data was stolen despite criminals having internal access for 4 days. We still say password managers are safer than weak passwords #LastPass #CyberAttacks #DataBreach https://www.engadget.com/lastpa…
Do you use the extended spellchecker in your Chrome or Edge browser? It might be leaking your business’s login credentials… #Chrome #Edge #CredentialsLeak https://www.techradar.com/news/your-browser-spellchecker-could-be-leaking-your-passwo…
Do you use Waze as your GPS? This’ll be fun for tomorrow morning… it has a new voice called Biz Jargon featuring the crazy things people say in the office #BizJargon #OfficeCatchphrases https://blog.google/waze/brush-up-on-your-office-lingo…
Excited for the iPhone 14? Here are some of the ‘new’ features Android did first #iPhone14 #Android #Apple https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/all-the-new-iphone-14-features-that-already-exist-on-android/
Microsoft’s changing the way Office apps like Excel update. For the first time ever, they’ll update even if left open. Is this a gamechanger for your business? #Microsoft #OfficeApps #updates https://www.neowin.net/news/update-under-lock-mi…
We may soon see an Apple hardware subscription service for iPhones and other products. Would your business use this? #Apple #SubscriptionService #LoanAniPhone https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-subscription-service-could-reportedly-launc…
Do you miss how Outlook used to look? This new update lets you customize it with some retro icons #Microsoft #Outlook #RetroLook https://www.techradar.com/news/this-microsoft-outlook-update-will-bring-back-some-much-loved-retro-visuals
If you’re looking forward to the release of Android 13, be aware – Google’s changed the minimum phone spec requirements. Is your phone ready? #Android13 #Google #PhoneSpec https://www.techspot.com/news/95940-google-increases-minimum-require…
Many businesses keep ransomware attacks quiet. But it’s making the problem worse. Sharing the details could help prevent future attacks. Would you speak up? #ransomware #CyberAttacks #HonestyIsTheBestPolicy https://www.zdnet.com/article/the…
Would you like a tiny insight into our world? This made us smile #ITsupport #WelcomeToOurWorld https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/157206-hilarious-tech-support-requests-and-user-errors-you-won-t-believe
Have you heard of the photo sharing social media app BeReal? More people are using it… maybe your business will need to start using it soon? #BeReal #PhotoSharing #AnotherSocialNetwork https://www.howtogeek.com/829769/what-is-bereal-and-why…
Have you seen the photo of the universe taken by the James Webb Telescope? Apparently, it’s being used to spread malware. And anti-virus software can’t detect the malicious code #JamesWebbTelescope #malware #CyberSecurity https://www.engadg…
Do your apps and files ever end up somewhere obscure in Windows 10 or 11? Here’s how to change where they’re saved #Microsoft #Windows #HowTo https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/change-where-new-apps-and-files-are-saved
Does your business use MacBooks? Over the past 6 months, proactive macOS malware protection has improved more than in the previous 7 years #Mac #macOS #MalwareProtection https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-just-gave-its-security-software-a…
When you transfer a Teams call, do you find the silence awkward? Soon you can play hold music instead. What would be your song choice? #Microsoft #Teams #PleaseHold https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-is-launching-something-primed-to-ge…
There are so many data breaches in the news right now. Here’s some good advice on password best practices for your business #PasswordBreach #CyberSecurity #HowTo https://www.zdnet.com/article/caught-up-in-another-password-breach-follow-thes…
Battery saving? Focus Assist? Background scrolling? Are you using all the best features in Windows 11? If you’re not, you’re missing out #Windows11 #Microsoft #BestFeatures https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-should-be-using…
188 million people use Spotify. Here are some simple audio setting changes to make it a better listen. Does your business use it… or do you prefer the sound of silence? #Spotify #AudioSettings #MusicStreaming https://www.cnet.com/tech/servi…
Did you know you can back up your business’s emails in Outlook? Here’s how (better still, get us to setup a proper email backup system for you) #outlook #DataProtection #BackUp https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/backup-emails-on-outlook
There’s a big behind the scenes update for Teams next year. It’ll optimize streaming and reduce bandwidth consumption, without you having to do anything #Microsoft #Teams #BiggerAndBetter https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-is-ge…
95% of people who use Apple’s iCloud are ready to use Passkeys, the new replacement for passwords. It’s launching with iOS 16 in the weeks ahead #passkeys #apple #MFA https://www.techradar.com/news/apples-quest-to-kill-off-the-password-is-h…
Can you believe Windows 11 is almost a year old?! Later this month we’ll get a big update with some cool new toys #Windows11 #Microsoft #NewToys https://www.tomsguide.com/news/3-of-the-coolest-new-features-coming-in-big-windows-11-2022-upda…
130 big companies have been hit by a massive phishing campaign. Don’t believe that smaller businesses are safe… cyber criminals target all businesses, all the time #CyberSecurity #PhishingAttack #DataTheft https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/26…
Want more privacy online? Here are some browser settings you can change #BrowserSettings #OnlinePrivacy #HowTo https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/change-these-browser-settings-right-now-to-boost-your-privacy/
Love business podcasts? They can be a great learning tool. Now YouTube’s making it easier to find what you’re looking for with a dedicated podcast section #YouTube #podcasts #NewFeature https://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/youtube-is-…
For older Mac owners: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3672111/apple-pushes-out-emergency-updates-to-address-zero-day-exploits.html
When you hire and fire, you take it very seriously, right? This rumor says Meta cut 60 contractors picked by an algorithm. We’re not sure whether we believe this… do you? #meta #HiringAndFiring #algorithm https://www.engadget.com/facebook-c…
Have you noticed more ads in your Outlook inbox? Microsoft’s been slowly increasing the number of ads it shows – even with Focused Inbox #microsoft #outlook #MoreAds https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/microsoft-outlook-app-more-ads-androi…
If you haven’t enabled MFA (multi-factor authentication) across your business’s Microsoft 365 yet, please do it now. Cyber criminals are attacking accounts without it #MFA #CyberCrime #BruteForceAttacks https://www.techradar.com/news/hacker…
Apple’s insisting its staff work from the office some of the time. And its employees have launched a petition to fight this. What’s the remote work situation in your business? #apple #WFH #RemoteWorkers https://www.techspot.com/news/95712-a…
If you use Teams on more than one device, this new feature could be handy. It lets you leave a call on all your devices at the same time. Useful for you? #microsoft #teams #VideoCalls https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-will-now-…
There are a lot of myths about technology that some people still believe. How many of these are a surprise to you? #TechnologyMyths #TechFacts #DontBelieveEverythingYouRead https://www.slashgear.com/955840/technology-myths-you-need-to-stop-…
Had a message from Twitter Support? It’s probably a phishing scam. You know the drill, don’t click links, don’t download attachments #TwitterSupport #PhishingScam #CyberSecurity https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/05/that-message-from-twitter-su…
Looks like Microsoft is planning a new ‘Designer’ tool to rival Canva. We’ll let you know when this is released #Microsoft #DesignerTool #CanvaAlternative https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-still-unannounced-designer-tool-new-details-…
When your home Wi-Fi doesn’t work properly, it can be very frustrating. We only support businesses, but here’s a handy guide with some good tools to use at home https://www.theverge.com/23277172/wifi-home-wfh-troubleshoot-fix-how-to
Don’t want technicians looking at your private data when your phone’s in for repair? Samsung has a new “repair mode’ to keep your data secret https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsungs-smartphone-repair-mode-will-keep-nosy-technicians-from-look…
A new strain of malware is targeting Facebook business accounts. It uses LinkedIn to find its targets – watch out for attachments or links from people you don’t know https://www.tomsguide.com/news/facebook-business-accounts-are-being-hijack…
Microsoft has big plans to make Edge the best performing browser. It’s starting by using something called disc caching to speed up how you store and access data https://www.onmsft.com/news/heres-how-microsoft-edge-is-using-disc-caching-for-…
In 2020, Google promised to block third-party tracking cookies from Chrome within two years… now it’s pushed the deadline back to 2024 https://www.extremetech.com/internet/338385-googles-plan-to-phase-out-third-party-cookies-in-chrome-delay…
One of the reasons computers overheat is the properties of silicon. A different compound could be the answer. I can’t imagine ‘Cubic Boron Arsenide Valley’, can you? https://www.techradar.com/news/this-major-breakthrough-could-end-pc-overhe…
Are you in the office today or working from home? This is a great article exploring what this website’s staff have learned from WFH https://www.theverge.com/23220147/work-from-home-lessons-wfh
iPhone fan? But want greater security? Apple has always said its devices are secure. The new Lockdown Mode that’s coming soon will give you “extreme” protection #Apple #LockdownMode #CyberSecurity https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-new…
Did you know you can now change your webcam settings using Windows 11? Here’s how to get the best picture #Windows11 #Microsoft #WebcamSettings https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-manage-webcam-settings-on-windows…
Desperate to make your inbox more organized? Here’s how you can color code your Outlook emails #Microsoft #Outlook #HowTo https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/color-code-your-emails-on-outlook
When you were at high school, did you have certain friends you liked to sit with? Believe it or not, a new Teams feature will let you be ‘seated’ in groups during calls. What do you think? #Microsoft #Teams #NewFeature https://www.techradar…
If you’re still suffering from poor internet, could you get a faster service from space??? Here’s a great educational video about space internet #starlink #SpaceInternet https://www.theverge.com/23204125/starlink-oneweb-project-kuiper-satel…
This is worrying. Some cyber criminals are now posing as security experts to trick you into downloading malware. Could anyone in your business be fooled by this? #CyberSecurity #malware #PhishingScam https://www.zdnet.com/article/brazen-cro…
Is it best to archive or delete your old emails? Here’s the difference, and why one option may be better than the other #OldEmails #ArchiveOrDelete #WhatToDo https://www.pcworld.com/article/794145/archiving-vs-deleting-emails-whats-the-diff…
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